City Council of Monterey Park
The City Council Acting on Behalf of the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, the Monterey Park Financing Authority and the Monterey Park Geologic Hazard Abatement District Agenda
Regular Meeting
Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6:30 PM
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
General Information
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Public Comment for Matters Not on the Agenda
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1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Flag Salute
The Monterey Park Police Explorers
3. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
4. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
5. Agenda Revisions and Additions
6. Public Communications
7. Staff Communications
8. Presentation
8.A. Recognition of Jason and Jestin Jimenez
9. Old Business
9.A. Discussion of Potential Legal Challenges to Inclusionary Housing Ordinances Statewide
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the report and presentation;
2. Providing direction to staff; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. Consent Calendar
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
10.A. FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Report;
2. Authorizing the increase of Committed Catastrophic Event and Working Capital by $150,000 from $11.84 million to $11.99 million;
3. Authorizing an additional budget appropriation of $4,774,145 from various funds; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.B. Adoption of Updated City Seal and Brand Standards
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the updated simplified City seal/logo, motto, official color palette, fonts and comprehensive style guide;
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to implement the adopted branding elements across City departments and communications; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.C. Receive and File Annual Military Equipment Report Per Assembly Bill No. 481
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the Annual Military Equipment Report per Assembly Bill No. 481; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library to utilize space within the Bruggemeyer Library to sell used books
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a license agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library to utilize space within the Bruggemeyer Library to sell used books; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.E. Approval of Alcohol Consumption Permits and Permit Fee Waivers Allowing the Alhambra Educational Foundation to Conduct Alcohol Sales at the Play Days Carnival and Electric Park Event
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving an Alcohol Consumption permit allowing the Alhambra Educational Foundation to conduct alcohol sales at the Play Days Carnival, May 7-10, 2026;
2. Approving an Alcohol Consumption permit allowing the Alhambra Educational Foundation to conduct alcohol sales at the Electric Park event on October 3, 2026;
3. Approving an Alcohol Consumption permit fee waiver of $255.75 per event;
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.F. Consideration of a request for an overnight camping permit, allowing the Recreation and Community Services Department to conduct an “MPK Campout” event in Barnes Park
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving an overnight camping permit allowing the Recreation and Community Services Department to conduct an “MPK Campout” event for registered participants in Barnes Park from June 12, 2026 to June 13, 2026; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.G. Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement 2370-AB with Harold’s Key Shop, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement 2370-AB with Harold’s Key Shop, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a total contract amount of $153,600 for CIP 95053 - Citywide Rekeying Project and continued commercial locksmith services for City-owned facilities through June 30, 2027; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.H. Award of Contract for Sierra Vista Playground Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the design for the playground to be located at Sierra Vista Park; and
2. Approving the purchase order for Superior Recreation Products to procure playground equipment and shade structures (including design) in the amount of $254,146; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (Existing Facilities).
11. Public Hearing
12. New Business
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment